SOLUTION: The product of twice my age decreased by 32 and 5 times my age increased by 6=0
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Question 540483: The product of twice my age decreased by 32 and 5 times my age increased by 6=0
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The product of twice my age decreased by 32 and 5 times my age increased by 6=0
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Let "my age" be "x":
Equation:
(2x-32)(5x+6) = 0
Positive solution:
2x-32 = 0
2x = 32
x = 16 (your age)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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